HINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's fleece slippers or a cardigan that comes with an exhale, gifts that bring comfort and cheer are key this holiday season. "Call it 'couch potato couture' but people are hunkering close to home with an appetite for fashion that makes them feel all cozy and warm," says Betsy Thompson, Talbots fashion spokesperson. Here are some gift ideas from Talbots holiday '07 collection, each under $100: -- Fashion she can walk the dog in, try a quilted puffer vest in aqua or watermelon ($78), crewneck tee decked with twinkling beads ($38), and sleek bootleg jeans ($58). -- When watching Animal Planet, bring out her wild side with green cheetah print pajamas trimmed in festive red ($58). -- While dancing with the stars (her kids), she'll tap her toes in super- soft mom-and-tot socks ($14). -- She'll become a Twister master in popcorn-stitch slipper socks with built-in grippers that help resist slipping ($18). -- Or feel sweeter than candy in a pink striped shirt that's bibbed and tucked ($58), with stretch bootleg cords in peony, white sand or frosted aqua ($68). -- To snuggle in style, a hoodie spun from soft Italian yarns ($78) or a comfy cable pullover in fresh clementine, strawberry or peapod ($58) will be her new best friend. -- So she can strike the perfect downward dog pose or simply pat her dog while lying down, give her lush knit separates - zip velour jacket ($78) and matching spa pants ($68). -- Keep her finger tips warm in chocolate leather gloves lined in cashmere ($68), cashmere knit gloves in simmering mocha ($48) or lofty mittens in snow white ($24). -- Inject a dose of color in her winter wardrobe with a wrinkle-resistant cotton shirt in bluebell, sunray or pink posey ($58). -- On those chilly mornings ahead, she'll really enjoy that second cup of coffee in comfy mix-and-match sleep separates - belted lounge cardigan ($48), cotton snowflake tank ($20), ruffled Henley ($24), soft knit or flannel pants ($32-$38). Keep her toes toasty in classic fleece or suede slippers ($24-$30). Around the holidays and throughout the year, Talbots offers a number of complimentary services to reduce the stress of gift shopping, including: -- Style by Appointment - Before, during or after hours, customers can reserve a fitting room and the undivided attention of a trained sales associate who can customize the experience to suit her holiday party needs. Talbots provides a light snack and a helpful worksheet. -- Free Gift Packaging - Customers can cross one more item off their "to do" list, at no additional cost. -- Red Line Phone - An immediate connection is provided to Talbots catalog to help shoppers find their desired holiday merchandise. -- Store Search - Associates can search Talbots entire store inventory to quickly track down an item. -- Style Search - Through this online service, customers can locate and reserve merchandise they see on talbots.com at their local Talbots store. -- Unconditional Guarantee - Customers can return or exchange merchandise at any Talbots store if for any reason they are not satisfied with their purchase (no time limit). Talbots is the headquarters for grown up, classic style. Talbots offers a breadth of styles from casual to dressier options in four size ranges, including Misses 2-20 (S-XL), Petite 0-16P (P-XLP), Woman's 12-24W (X-3X) and Woman's Petite 12-24WP (XP-3XP). For the Talbots store nearest you, visit http://www.talbots.com/. For images or commentary contact or visit our press room at http://www.thetalbotsinc.com/ DATASOURCE: Talbots CONTACT: Betsy Thompson or Phil Tracey of Talbots PR, +1-781-741-7114; or Melissa Jaffin or Sana Javaid of Berns Communications Group, LLC for Talbots, +1-212-994-4660 Web site: http://www.thetalbotsinc.com/ http://www.talbots.com/

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